“No Shade In The Shadow Of The Cross” is the lead single from Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell, the album touted as his return to folk music. It’s definitely recognizable as Stevens in folk mode, yet it’s distinctly different from the Sufjan of 10-12 years ago: His voice sounds way deeper, and his attitude feels way darker. Listen below.

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Carrie & Lowell is out 3/31 on Asthmatic Kitty. Get “No Shade In The Shadow Of The Cross” instantly when you pre-order the album here. Check out Stevens’ tour dates here.